This path takes adventurous souls beneath the Ben's almighty North Face. From here, many classic scrambles and climbing routes head off towards the frowning cliffs, while it’s also possible to access the Càrn Mór Dearg ridgeline via a rough and long clamber up its flanks. The path also leads to the Charles Inglis Clark Hut (commonly referred to as the CIC Hut), an alpine style shelter that's owned by the Scottish Mountaineering Club.

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1. Tower Gully (Ben Nevis) – Ben Nevis summit loop from Ben Nevis Distillery

25.6km

10:54

1,500m

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2. Red Burn Waterfall – Ben Nevis Mountain Path loop from Fort William

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07:27

730m

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3. Ben Nevis Mountain Path – Red Burn Waterfall loop from Tor Castle

22.4km

07:41

770m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Location: Fort William, Inverlochy And Torlundy, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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North Face Path, Ben Nevis

1. Tower Gully (Ben Nevis) – Ben Nevis summit loop from Ben Nevis Distillery

2. Red Burn Waterfall – Ben Nevis Mountain Path loop from Fort William

3. Ben Nevis Mountain Path – Red Burn Waterfall loop from Tor Castle

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